2006 Audi A3 air bags problems
56 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2006 Audi A3 — 46% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2006 Audi A3. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the passenger’s side air bag warning light illuminated. The contact stated while driving 35 MPH, he heard an abnormal rattling sound coming from the passenger’s side of the dashboard where the air bag was located…”
filed Aug 29, 2024
“I totaled my car about two weeks ago. And none of my passenger side airbags deployed ( front , front side, nor rear passenger side)”
filed Feb 12, 2024
“I totaled my car about two weeks ago, and none of my passenger side airbags deployed. (Front passenger, front side, or Rear passenger side)”
filed Feb 12, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 18V082000 · Jan 30, 2018
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V079000 · Feb 10, 2016
- ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, DURING PRODUCTION OF THE AIR BAG, EITHER THE LEFT OR THE…Campaign 06V293000 · Aug 7, 2006
Related service bulletins
In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,907 Audi owners in the State of Massachusetts on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_MA_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 389 Audi owners in the State of New Mexico on March 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_NM_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,174 Audi owners in the State of Colorado on February 13, 2023.
TRMDMV_CO_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the New York DMV, Audi will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 5,165 Audi owners in the State of New York on October 17, 2022.
TRMDMV_NY_Audi · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 17, 2022
Air Bags problems in other A3 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 A3 | 17 | 52% |
| 2017 A3 | 16 | 36% |
| 2016 A3 | 36 | 44% |
| 2015 A3 | 45 | 51% |
| 2013 A3 | 10 | 50% |
| 2012 A3 | 31 | 72% |
| 2011 A3 | 20 | 47% |
| 2010 A3 | 13 | 26% |
| 2009 A3 | 22 | 47% |
| 2008 A3 | 24 | 56% |
| 2007 A3 | 32 | 62% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Audi A3
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.